Moves

Dominique Boer will oversee the bank’s private wealth business across five Southeast Asian markets as UOB seeks to deepen its regional franchise.

The former Citi Private Bank strategist will lead the multi-family office’s investment function as Asian families seek more institutional portfolio capabilities

The firm has appointed two senior executives in Singapore to spearhead its artificial intelligence strategies and institutional offerings.

The structural revamp comes as private banks compete for the growing pool of international family assets.

Sebastian Paredes will step down following a 16-year tenure, with Ng Sier Han preparing to take over next spring.

Kamran Azim will take charge of RBC’s Asian wealth business, while Rene Buehlmann steps in to lead Franklin Templeton’s regional operations.

The $912 billion global asset manager has hired an industry veteran from Baillie Gifford to deepen its ties with private banks and family offices across the region.

The Swiss wealth manager is escalating the battle for regional talent with a major senior hire from a direct rival.

Bank of Singapore recruits Benjamin Low, while Manulife IM, Ardian, and IFEC bolster their leadership teams across Asia and Europe.

The two global firms are boosting their senior ranks in Hong Kong and Singapore to meet growing demand from Asia's wealthy investors.

Keenai names a Singapore country head and Amundi appoints a distribution chief, while Neuberger, Barclays, and William Blair bolster their alternative product and portfolio management teams.

The latest senior moves aim to strengthen traditional private banking and specialised timberland investments.